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to Philip Livingston re: order for a wig

Robert gives some news of the family, and asks that Philip have a wig sent to him immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02444

to Philip Livingston re: trading business

Robert discusses the sale of Philip's flour, and notes that a John Collinson is "very poor and miserable," but offers to arrest him if Philip wishes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02446

to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Marked as a copy on p.1.

GLC03107.02475

to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Original of GLC3107.01.02475. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02476

to Philip Livingston re: assistance with land survey

Robert requests the Philip and his surveyor travel to the Manor in order to help make some decisions concerning the establishment of boundary lines. He also mentions a dispute with Nicolaus Schuyler over boundary claims, and asks if Philip would...

GLC03107.02480

to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Scotland

Robert wrote home to let his parents know that he had arrived in Scotland after a five week voyage at sea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00540

to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Robert writes to his father out of a sense of "humble duty," and assures his father that he is in good health and looking forward to his education. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00566

to Robert Livingston re: young Robert's arrival in Scotland

Robert writes to to inform his father of his voyage to Scotland. He writes of the ill-treatment he had received from Captain Drommond "in kieping Me abord a month after coming to the River of Glaskow" and of the theft of a ring given him by his...

GLC03107.00601

[to Mr. Stoddart] re: goods for Gilbert Livingston

Young Robert Livingston, in whose hand this letter is apparantly written, writes to Gilbert Livingston's schoolmaster in an effort to maintain congenial relations. He sends his wishes that "I hope [Gilbert] is a good Boy and Learns his Book and...

GLC03107.00659

to Robert Livingston re: a warning concerning Mr. Woodfoord

Young Robert apologizes for an act of disobedience, and warns his father that Mr. Woodfoord has not kept his word regarding an unspecified matter. With letters from James Douglas, 28 June 1706; John Key, 28 June 1706. Both letters are concerned...

GLC03107.00787

to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo

Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure...

GLC03107.00864

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Palatins

Robert Jr. requests that his father travel to the Manor in order to assist with the settlement of Palatins and the marking of boundaries. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00870

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of the Governor

Robert expresses his hope that his father has already sent his business to the Manor so that it will reach them before the Governor arrives. He also promises to look after his father's business in his absence.

GLC03107.00880

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00946

to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death

Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.

GLC03107.00948

to Robert Livingston re: scarcity of business

John relates his concern over the lack of business and his need to find a useful form of trade.

GLC03107.00976

to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston

Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...

GLC03107.00993

to Robert Livingston re: dispute with Philip Livingston

Robert explains how a dispute with his brother Philip and his wife, with whom he was residing, has forced him to find lodging somewhere else. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01041

to Robert Livingston re: Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Robert discusses the state of a land patent, his father's debts, and notes that he needs to find some business for himself, as he can no longer live off of his father's income. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01146

to Robert Livingston re: errors with Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01151

to Robert Livingston re: borders between land patents

Robert states that he has found means to support himself, and also explains the new borders between Livingston's and Renselaer's land patents. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01159

to Robert Livingston re: Henry Beekman's proposal to Jo[h]anna Livingston

Robert states that Beekman's actions did not surprise him, as the Livingston family's reception of him nearly implied consent. Robert also remarks with disbelief that his sister could feel affection for such a disfigured individual. Robert also...

GLC03107.01163

to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

GLC03107.01189

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01229

Account of Robert Livingston

Account is from 20 May 1719.

GLC03107.01230